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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cheltenham, England

Updated June 10, 2024

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Unusual Attractions in Cheltenham

Chedworth Roman Villa, view from northeast.

Cheltenham, England

Chedworth Roman Villa

Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.

The Doughnut

Cheltenham, England

The Doughnut

Britain's answer to the NSA is based out of this deliciously-named circular headquarters.

The Neptune Fountain in the Promenade, from the front

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Neptune Fountain

Believed to be inspired by the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

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Cheltenham, England

Gordon Lamp

Unwanted and reluctant ownership, Gordon Lamp glimmers faintly and serves as a relic of the bygone Victorian era.

View of the Masonic Hall from Portland Street

Cheltenham, England

Masonic Hall

One of the oldest Masonic buildings in England, and still in use today.

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Chasing a Double Glucester cheese

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Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling

Every year locals tumble 650 feet down to the bottom of the hill chasing a Double Gloucester cheese.

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Sudeley Castle

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Sudeley Castle and St Mary's Church

A ruined castle revived by a glove magnate, home to countless tales of bad luck, romance, and war.

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